Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2020

Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2020 is a powerful, classically styled Barolo from one of Serralunga d'Alba’s most revered crus. Drawn from the historic Lazzarito vineyard, this wine sits at the very top of Vietti’s 2020 line-up in terms of depth and complexity. It captures Nebbiolo’s most refined side, wrapped in the dark, brooding character that has made Serralunga legendary among Barolo lovers.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2020 Barolo Lazzarito shows a deep garnet core with brick-tinged edges, already hinting at its traditional Nebbiolo structure and long life ahead. The nose is intricate and evocative: dark cherries and crème de cassis weave together with notes of violet macarons, dried Mediterranean herbs, lavender and a whisper of warm earth. The aromatic profile has an almost southern French feel, conjuring images of sun-baked hillsides and garrigue. On the palate, the wine is both powerful and poised. There is a core of concentrated dark red and black fruit, framed by elegant, finely etched tannins that are firm yet polished. Streamlined intensity and vibrant acidity drive the wine across the palate, giving precision and length rather than heaviness. The finish is long, savory and floral, with lingering notes of dark cherry, spice and dried herbs. This is a Barolo built for the cellar, with excellent aging potential over 15–20+ years, gaining ever more nuance and tertiary complexity with time.

Production
Lazzarito is a single cru in Serralunga d’Alba, an area famed for its compact clay-limestone soils, high active limestone content and a cooler, breezy microclimate that naturally yields structured, long-lived Barolo. Nebbiolo is harvested by hand, parcel by parcel, to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes are selected. In the cellar, Vietti follows a traditional-leaning approach, with careful fermentation on the skins to extract aromatics, color and tannin, followed by extended aging in large oak casks and/or a judicious mix of vessels to polish texture without masking the vineyard’s character. The result is a precise, terroir-driven expression that captures Lazzarito’s hallmark combination of power, depth and aromatic lift. (Approximate production: 10,626 bottles.)

Food & Serving
This Barolo is a natural partner for rich, savory dishes: braised beef or veal shank, slow-cooked lamb, Piedmontese dishes such as brasato al Barolo, and truffle-based recipes with egg, risotto or tajarin pasta. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or mature Pecorino. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) and allow the wine to breathe; decanting for 1–2 hours in its youth is highly recommended to soften the tannins and open up the complex bouquet. As it ages, a shorter decant or simply letting it evolve in the glass will be sufficient.

Producer
Vietti is one of Barolo’s benchmark producers, with roots in the village of Castiglione Falletto dating back to the 19th century. Often credited as a pioneer in the region, the estate was among the first to bottle single-vineyard Barolo, helping to highlight the distinctive personalities of individual crus like Lazzarito. Over the decades, Vietti has earned a reputation for uniting traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful innovation, consistently receiving top international acclaim. Today, the winery stands as a reference point in Piedmont, producing sought-after wines that faithfully express their origin and regularly feature among the finest examples of Barolo in any vintage.

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